Kansas

General Information

The following information only relates to Kansas Board of Accountancy applications for which CredentialNet offers Individual Substantial Equivalency evaluations as part of the application process. Alternative application processes exist for complying with the Kansas Board’s interstate practice rules. Contact the board for further information.

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Reciprocal Certificates and Permits to Practice

A CPA who is seeking a certificate and/or a certificate and permit in Kansas under Kansas statute 1-302b(d) may do so in one of two ways:

1. Completion of the forms provided on the Kansas Board of Accountancy’s webpage; or
2. Seek a substantial equivalency evaluation from NASBA.

A CPA should also complete the Kansas Board of Accountancy’s Application for Certificate by Reciprocity by Substantial Equivalency and Application for Initial Permit and send them directly to the Kansas Board. These forms can be obtained on the Kansas Board of Accountancy website.

Individual Substantial Equivalency Evaluation Requirements

The evaluation is the same for reciprocal licensure applicants and practice privilege applicants and is based on requirements outlined in the UAA:

Pathway 1

• Good moral character;
• Successful completion of the Uniform CPA Examination;
• Active licensure in some state;
• Four years of experience in public accounting, industry, government or academia verified by an actively licensed CPA within the ten years immediately preceding the application. This experience shall include providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills.

Pathway 2

• Good moral character;
• A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent conferred by a college or university acceptable to the Board, with an accounting concentration or equivalent as determined by Board rule to be appropriate. Note: Applicants who passed the CPA Exam and hold a valid license issued by any state prior to January 1, 2012 may be exempt from the education requirement;
• Successful completion of the CPA Exam;
• One year of experience in public accounting, industry, government or academia verified by an actively licensed CPA. This experience shall include providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills.

Fees

The following fees are applicable to the individual substantial equivalency evaluation only. There may be separate fees required by the state for which you are applying. Contact the state board directly for that information.

Evaluation Fee: $250